Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America
Types
Mentha spicata
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oblovate
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Bees, Flies
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
MENTHA spicata
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Spearmint
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
पहाड़ी पुदीना
Hydrangea
In German
Grüne Minze
Hortensie
In French
menthe verte
Hortensia
In Spanish
menta verde
Hortensia
In Greek
δυόσμος
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
hortelã
Hortênsia
In Polish
mięta
Hortensja
In Latin
Coriander
Hibiscus
Family
Lamiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Spearmint and Chaco
Season and care of Spearmint and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Spearmint and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spearmint season is and Chaco season is . The type of soil for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spearmint and Chaco Physical Information
Spearmint and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Spearmint and Chaco are as follows:
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
Spearmint leaf color: Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Spearmint and Chaco
Care of Spearmint and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spearmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.